The Shadow Queen by Sandra Gulland

The Shadow Queen

Sandra Gulland

321 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction historical reflective medium-paced

Description

From the author of the beloved Josephine B. Trilogy comes a spellbinding novel inspired by the true story of a young woman who rose from poverty to become confidante to the most powerful, provocative and dangerous woman in the 17th-century French ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 140 reviews

Moods

adventurous 50%
challenging 50%
emotional 50%
funny 50%
mysterious 50%
reflective 50%
sad 50%
tense 50%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 100%

Average rating

3.42

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